by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Montana Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in petroleum engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Montana Tech was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana Technological University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech. This makes it the #15 most popular school for petroleum engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Petroleum Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montana Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,212 a year. This is higher than $68,913, which is the national median for all petroleum engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montana Tech paid an average of $946 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $255 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,113 | $22,706 |
| Fees | $1,880 | $1,961 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,530 | $11,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,048 | $4,048 |
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Of the 20 petroleum engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Montana Tech, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana Technological University with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Montana Tech petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana Tech Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana Technological University with a master's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at Montana Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
| Civil Engineering | 25 |
| Environmental Engineering | 15 |
| Mining Engineering | 15 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 11 |